PLMS 2

The first recorded case of accidental infection occurred in ______, when a physician accidently sucked a culture of typhoid bacilli into his mouth.

________ is a condition that results when a microorganism (microbe) is able to invade the body, multiply, and cause injury or disease. Microbes include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.

Microbes that are pathogenic (causing or productive of disease) are called _______

Some pathogenic microbes cause infections that are communicable (able to spread from person to person); these diseases are called _______.

________ is charged with the investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that are communicable and have epidemic potential.

___________ develops guidelines and recommends safety precautions to protect healthcare workers and others from infection.

The term _________ applies to infections acquired in hospitals.

The term _________ applies to infections associated with healthcare delivery in any healthcare setting, including home care. Healthcare facility–acquired or associated infections can result from contact with various sources, including infected personnel, other patients, visitors, and contaminated food, drugs, or equipment.

The ____________ advises the CDC on updating guidelines regarding the prevention of infections in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.